Thorn Preserve in Woodstock hosts BioBlitz June 7-8

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. — The BioBlitz, a celebration and exploration of the biodiversity at the Catskill Center’s Thorn Preserve, 55 John Joy Road, will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, June 7, and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Admission is free.

The rain date is Sunday, June 9.

No matter your area of interest, be it birds, amphibians, insects, wildflowers, trees, life in the stream, fungi or tracking mammals, the preserve has an expert to lead a walk for you. It will pair scientists or naturalists with people of all ages to explore the 60-acre preserve, which features mowed walking paths, a stream, pond, wetlands, forest and meadow lands.

Participants will learn about the diversity of life and how species are dependent on their habitats and each other for survival. Last year, nearly 300 species were identified.